Straws Post Surgery

I am curious...are you allowed to use straws post-op?  

Some programs say no. There is a belief that you can suck in air and be uncomfortable. If it bothers you, don't use yhem, but I have heard of very, very few people whom it bothered.

Thank you @Grim Traveller!

My program says no, and I *legit* tried for the first few weeks, but it wasn't working. I found could double my fluid intake with a straw and it never gave me unwanted air. 

I didn't like it at first, but I got over it by three months out and have used them since.

I think another reason for no straws is to try to keep people from drinking their calories. I know someone who claims they have issues eating real food but can put down some milkshakes. 

I have always been allowed to use them (my surgeon simply said if you feel discomfort, stop).

Makes getting my fluids so much easier!

Never had a problem with them.

Audrey

My program said to wait 3 months and then I was cleared to use a straw, I waited it out and have not had any problems using them.

My program says no the first few weeks while you are healing. Then try it and see how it goes. I started using a straw at about one month out, as I found it much easier to get my water in that way. Never caused a problem. They also say no to soda for the first 6 months. Then you can have it occasionally if it agrees with you. Still doesn't agree with me.....